English Dictionary

shrive

/ˈʃɹaɪv/

verb

(religion, transitive and intransitive) To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.) / (religion, transitive) To prescribe penance or absolution.

The priest will shrive the penitent during confession.

意味（1）

(religion, transitive and intransitive) To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)

If he have the condition of a saint and the complexion of a devil, I had rather he should shrive me than wive me.

意味（2）

(religion, transitive) To prescribe penance or absolution.

意味（3）

(religion, intransitive or reflexive) To confess, and receive absolution.

'Twas a good thought, boy, to come here and shrive.